Cyber, Privacy And Data Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a highly motivated Cyber, Privacy, And Data Associate Attorney to play a pivotal role in advising and representing clients on cybersecurity and incident response matters. The ideal candidate should possess 3-5 years of experience, strong academic credentials, and be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.

Duties:

• Advise and represent clients on all aspects of cybersecurity and incident response matters.
• Assist clients in navigating complex data protection regulations and cyber threats.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on cybersecurity issues.
• Draft legal documents, including contracts, policies, and compliance documents related to cybersecurity.
• Assist in the development and implementation of cybersecurity incident response plans.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and professionals within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services to clients.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity and incident response.
• Membership to the NY State Bar.
• Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Excellent legal research skills.
• Superb writing and oral communication skills.
• Experience in drafting legal documents related to cybersecurity.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Membership to the NY State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and data protection regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Strong organizational skills.

Job Location: New York City, NY

Benefits Offered: The firm offers a full range of elective health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. Employees will receive compensated time off through the Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.